Your AI Strategy for 2026

Feb 5, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (UTC)

Johannesburg

Join a strategic conversation on how leaders, founders, and teams should think about, design, and execute their AI strategy in 2026; beyond hype, tools, and trends.

Virtual event
Fireside Chat

About this event

Join this live, online conversation designed for founders, leaders, operators, and professionals who want to move beyond experimenting with AI tools and start thinking strategically.

AI is no longer a future trend - it’s already reshaping how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how organisations compete. Yet many individuals and companies are still approaching AI in a fragmented way: testing tools, chasing trends, or delegating responsibility without a clear direction.

This session focuses on one core question: What does a real, intentional AI strategy look like in 2026?

We’ll explore how to think about AI as part of your operating model; not just a productivity hack. The conversation will touch on leadership, decision-making, people and skills, workflows, and the role AI should play in creating long-term advantage. Whether you’re building a company, leading a team, or shaping your own career, this session will help you ask better questions and make more informed strategic choices around AI.

This is not a technical workshop or a tool demo. It’s a strategic discussion aimed at helping you clarify direction, identify gaps, and understand what matters most as AI becomes core infrastructure.

📅 Date: 5 February

💻 Format: Online (Virtual Event)

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Organizer

  • Sam Ngobeni

    Startup Grind Johannesburg

    Chapter Director

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